Description
Sticky Honey BBQ Chicken will become your go-to weeknight meal that brings serious flavor to the table. Tender chicken glazed with a perfect balance of sweet and tangy sauce makes dinner deliciously simple and satisfying.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
Starches:
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
Sauces and Seasonings:
- ½ cup BBQ sauce
- ¼ cup honey
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Vegetables:
- 1 cup mixed vegetables
- Chopped green onions or parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Blend 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp onion powder, ½ tsp smoked paprika, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Thoroughly coat your 1 lb chicken pieces in the spice mixture, then let marinate for 20 minutes to enhance flavor depth.
- Whisk ½ cup BBQ sauce with ¼ cup honey in a separate bowl until completely smooth and well incorporated.
- Pour 2 tablespoons oil into a large skillet, heating to 375°F over medium-high heat. Arrange chicken pieces in a single layer, searing 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Lower skillet temperature to medium-low. Pour honey BBQ glaze over chicken, stirring gently to coat. Simmer 4 minutes until sauce caramelizes and thickens around your chicken pieces.
- Rinse 1 cup rice under cold water until liquid runs clear. Transfer to a saucepan with 2 cups chicken broth and a pinch of salt.
- Bring rice mixture to a rolling boil over high heat, then immediately reduce to lowest setting. Cover tightly and cook exactly 15 minutes without lifting the lid.
- After 15 minutes, remove rice from heat. Let stand covered an additional 10 minutes, then fluff with a fork to separate grains.
- Plate your fluffy rice, top with glazed chicken, and scatter 1 cup mixed vegetables around the dish. Garnish with chopped green onions for a fresh finish.
Notes
- Let the chicken marinate to enhance the flavor depth and ensure the spices penetrate the meat thoroughly.
- Check chicken temperature with a meat thermometer to guarantee it reaches 165°F for safe cooking.
- For a gluten-free version, select a gluten-free BBQ sauce and verify all ingredient labels.
- Rinse rice carefully to remove excess starch, creating a fluffy, separated texture when cooked.
- Prep Time: 20-35 minutes
- Cook Time: 26-34 minutes
- Category: Sautéed
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 55 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg